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H&R vs. Eibach I am going to bite the bullet so please weigh in

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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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H&R vs. Eibach I am going to bite the bullet so please weigh in

I have searched this forum so much and it seems that I have looked at every pic of lowered cars on here. correct me if I am wrong but it seems that the H&R's have a more balanced look. My goal is to put the m45 wheels on so any and all advice would be great. Obviously I will be using a rear camber kit and I know that there are few if any front kits. For those of you who have dropped your car and have a rear camber kit what is the ware on the front tires?
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Go H&R. I have Eibachs and everyday, I feel that the front is too high. Then again, others will swear by the Eibachs. People do complain that the H&R's are too low and cause alot of rubbing over speed bumps, etc. If you don't like your H&R's, I'll trade you for my Eibachs.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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H&R's are definitely lower in the front than the rear.. Eibach's sit almost even to my eyes (front just a bit higher) but very closely even..

H&R's do look much better.. however, you will not have too much ground clearance in the front..

I'm looking to lower my car real soon.. will be going with the Eibach Prokit. They seem to be more forgiving in ride quality and ground clearance.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Had BOTH so believe me when I tell you go H&R 10 time over!!! Eibach's are bouncy as hell while H&R's ride smooth as hell. From the looks standpoint, H&R's are perfectly even, where as with the eibachs always made it look like I had a pair of heavyweight chicks in my back seat. Irony is that I had M45 wheels on my sedan with these setups as well until recently lol.... Best set of wheels I've ever owned.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Depends on what you mean by "balanced". IMO, H&R lowered cars look better b/c the front's noticeably lower which gives it a raked forward look. Eibachs give a more "balanced" lowering front to rear b/c the front is not as low as H&R.

I disagree w/ Kazaam that H&Rs are "perfectly even". Actual measurements + specs clearly show BOTH H&R and Eibach lower the front more than the rear - just that H&R lowers the front more than the Eibachs.

Here's my car w/ Eibachs + rear camber kit (which actually did raise the rear up a slight amt) and M45 19s. By looking at the gap below the car, you can clearly see the gap towards the back is larger than the gap towards the front. It is raked forward somewhat and is not azz-heavy at all:


H&R = looks great, but somewhat less practical

Eibachs = looks pretty good and easier to drive in terms of going over speed bumps, parking up next to concrete bumper blocks, going in and out of steep driveways, etc.

You can't go wrong with either.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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My last car was an 05 audi a4 avant with H&R's on it and I loved the way it looked. AlterZgo you have the setup that I want that thing looks sick!H&R vs. Eibach I am going to bite the bullet so please weigh in-img_0726-medium-.jpg
 
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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I have had my Eibachs on for almost 2 years and they are still perfect. No complaints on ride quality or height.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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Ride quality is NOT bumpy on Eibachs. They feel stiffer than stock. Although I wish I had gone with H&R's only becuase I want a slighty more aggressive drop. TRADE ME!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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yup same here! I have Eibach's and they are not Bouncy at all! they feel nice and solid. and it's actually a better ride compared to the Stock G's Sport Setup! And I would have gone with H&R's, but they are not made specifically for the 07-up sedans! they are the same springs made for the 1rst Gen sedans! so with that info i went with a spring made specifically foe the 2nd gen sedans, alothogh no real diffrence In supsension, figure the weight versus 1rst gen,? But i could be wrong, But just pick what you like best! They are both Great springs from 2 great companies!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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I Had Both Installed On My Car. H&r's First. Hated Them. Hated The Ride Quality. Horrible Springs In My Opinion..... Have Eibach Now... Great No Issues. ...
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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I have no regret going with H&R, thanks for recommending them Heyitsalex Below are pics of my 2nd gen G Sedan with G37 wheels dropped on H&R. I rarely scrape just gotta drive carefully guys

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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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I'll be going with H&R soon, I've heard their ride quality is really good and not bouncy at all. Plus the drop looks way better than the Eibachs IMO.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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wat the...wat happened to your iForged Eric?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsalex
wat the...wat happened to your iForged Eric?
decided to go back to stock look so I sold it awhile back
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ericson112
I have no regret going with H&R, thanks for recommending them Heyitsalex Below are pics of my 2nd gen G Sedan with G37 wheels dropped on H&R. I rarely scrape just gotta drive carefully guys



when you say that you rarely scrape do you mean the front going over things like steep driveways or the bottom of the car?
 
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